The birth parents' decision to allow their biological child to be adopted into and grow up in an adoptive family.

a responsible and caring alternative for birthparents who are unable to raise their child

a plan created between a birth mother and a social worker specifying all aspects and desires with regards to an adoption.

The birth parent(s)'s decision to allow a biological child to be adopted into an adoptive family.

Birthparents' decisions to allow their child to be placed for adoption.

refers to the legally non-binding arrangement between the birth parents and the adoptive parents regarding the placement and rearing of their child. Adoption Practitioner: also known as social worker, it refers to the provincially-licensed professional who counsels birth parents and waiting parents about adoption. Adoption Records: refers to formal and informal documents pertaining to an adoption.

an individual plan a particular set of birth parents makes for the adoption of their child.